About this opportunity
Hays lists this Mid/Senior Estimator (Commercial Interiors) opportunity in northern virginia, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your new company
Our client is a nationally recognized commercial contractor with decades of experience delivering workplace, mission-critical, tenant fit-out, renovation, and occupied-space projects for leading corporate, technology, legal, healthcare, and institutional clients. Their reputation has been built on repeat business, strong client relationships, and a collaborative project delivery approach.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Mid or Senior level Estimator with 5-10 years of General Contractor estimating experience to support an expanding pipeline of large, complex commercial interior projects.
Typical Projects
This position will focus on commercial interior construction projects including:
* Corporate headquarters and workplace fit-outs
* Class A office renovations
* Law firm interiors
* Technology and mission-critical support spaces
* High-end tenant improvements ranging from single-floor renovations to full-building repositioning efforts
* Project values typically range from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar interior construction assignments.
Your new role
* Prepare conceptual estimates, budgets, and detailed construction cost estimates
* Complete quantity takeoffs and pricing analysis
* Review drawings, specifications, RFPs, and bid documentation
* Identify project risks and develop pricing strategies
* Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs)
* Conduct site visits and pre-bid surveys
* Build and maintain strong subcontractor relationships
* Develop bidder lists and solicit subcontractor pricing
* Analyze subcontractor proposals for scope coverage and value
* Collaborate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams
* Support proposal development and business development initiatives
* Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines
What you'll need to succeed
* 5-10+ years of estimating experience with a General Contractor
* Commercial interiors construction experience required
* Strong understanding of labor, material, and subcontractor pricing
* Ability to review and interpret drawings, specifications, and bid documents
* Experience developing budgets and conceptual estimates
* Excellent communication and client-facing skills
* Strong organizational and time-management abilities
* Ability to manage multiple pursuits concurrently
What you'll get in return
* Competitive base salary: $120,000 - $150,000 (Commensurate with level of experience)
* Performance-based bonus
* 401(k)
* Medical, dental, and vision coverage
* Generous PTO package
* Tuition reimbursement
* Interest-free employee loan program
* Long-term career growth with a highly respected contractor
Who can apply
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